amadey | a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241

Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion

description	ioc	Process
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\ACPI\DSDT\VBOX__	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\ACPI\DSDT\VBOX__	axplons.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\ACPI\DSDT\VBOX__	axplons.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\ACPI\DSDT\VBOX__	axplons.exe

Downloads MZ/PE file

Checks BIOS information in registry 2 TTPs 8 IoCs

BIOS information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

Query Registry

System Information Discovery

description	ioc	Process
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\VideoBiosVersion	axplons.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\SystemBiosVersion	axplons.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\VideoBiosVersion	axplons.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\SystemBiosVersion	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\VideoBiosVersion	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\SystemBiosVersion	axplons.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\VideoBiosVersion	axplons.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\SystemBiosVersion	axplons.exe

Checks computer location settings 2 TTPs 5 IoCs

Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

Query Registry

System Information Discovery

description	ioc	Process
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation	axplons.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation	NewB.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation	ISetup8.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation	u1wk.1.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Control Panel\International\Geo\Nation	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe

Executes dropped EXE 9 IoCs

pid	Process
3132	axplons.exe
1884	NewB.exe
2468	ISetup8.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3692	axplons.exe
4340	NewB.exe
4492	axplons.exe
4824	NewB.exe

Identifies Wine through registry keys 2 TTPs 4 IoCs

Wine is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications, which can be used as sandboxing environment.

evasion

Query Registry

Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion

description	ioc	Process
Key opened	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Software\Wine	axplons.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Software\Wine	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Software\Wine	axplons.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-3808065738-1666277613-1125846146-1000\Software\Wine	axplons.exe

Loads dropped DLL 2 IoCs

pid	Process
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe

Reads data files stored by FTP clients 2 TTPs
Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.
spyware stealer

Data from Local System
T1005

Credentials In Files
T1552.001
Reads user/profile data of web browsers 2 TTPs
Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.
spyware stealer

Data from Local System
T1005

Credentials In Files
T1552.001
Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting 2 TTPs
spyware

Data from Local System
T1005

Credentials In Files
T1552.001
Checks installed software on the system 1 TTPs
Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.
discovery

Query Registry
T1012

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger 4 IoCs

pid	Process
1504	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
3132	axplons.exe
3692	axplons.exe
4492	axplons.exe

Drops file in Windows directory 1 IoCs

description	ioc	Process
File created	C:\Windows\Tasks\axplons.job	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe

Enumerates physical storage devices 1 TTPs
Attempts to interact with connected storage/optical drive(s).

System Information Discovery
T1082

Program crash 2 IoCs

pid	pid_target	Process	procid_target
3396	2468	WerFault.exe	96
2940	3104	WerFault.exe	102

Checks SCSI registry key(s) 3 TTPs 3 IoCs

SCSI information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

Query Registry

Peripheral Device Discovery

T1120

System Information Discovery

description	ioc	Process
Key queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI	u1wk.1.exe
Key enumerated	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI	u1wk.1.exe
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\SCSI	u1wk.1.exe

Checks processor information in registry 2 TTPs 2 IoCs

Processor information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

Query Registry

System Information Discovery

description	ioc	Process
Key opened	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0	u1wk.0.exe
Key value queried	\REGISTRY\MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0\ProcessorNameString	u1wk.0.exe

Creates scheduled task(s) 1 TTPs 1 IoCs

Schtasks is often used by malware for persistence or to perform post-infection execution.

persistence

Scheduled Task/Job

pid	Process
3864	schtasks.exe

Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses 48 IoCs

pid	Process
1504	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
1504	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
3132	axplons.exe
3132	axplons.exe
3692	axplons.exe
3692	axplons.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
3104	u1wk.0.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
4492	axplons.exe
4492	axplons.exe

Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken 1 IoCs

description	pid	Process
Token: SeDebugPrivilege	2228	SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe

Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow 8 IoCs

pid	Process
1504	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe

Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage 7 IoCs

pid	Process
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe
3276	u1wk.1.exe

Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory 20 IoCs

description	pid	Process	procid_target
PID 1504 wrote to memory of 3132	1504	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe	92
PID 1504 wrote to memory of 3132	1504	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe	92
PID 1504 wrote to memory of 3132	1504	a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe	92
PID 3132 wrote to memory of 1884	3132	axplons.exe	93
PID 3132 wrote to memory of 1884	3132	axplons.exe	93
PID 3132 wrote to memory of 1884	3132	axplons.exe	93
PID 1884 wrote to memory of 3864	1884	NewB.exe	94
PID 1884 wrote to memory of 3864	1884	NewB.exe	94
PID 1884 wrote to memory of 3864	1884	NewB.exe	94
PID 1884 wrote to memory of 2468	1884	NewB.exe	96
PID 1884 wrote to memory of 2468	1884	NewB.exe	96
PID 1884 wrote to memory of 2468	1884	NewB.exe	96
PID 2468 wrote to memory of 3104	2468	ISetup8.exe	102
PID 2468 wrote to memory of 3104	2468	ISetup8.exe	102
PID 2468 wrote to memory of 3104	2468	ISetup8.exe	102
PID 2468 wrote to memory of 3276	2468	ISetup8.exe	107
PID 2468 wrote to memory of 3276	2468	ISetup8.exe	107
PID 2468 wrote to memory of 3276	2468	ISetup8.exe	107
PID 3276 wrote to memory of 2228	3276	u1wk.1.exe	117
PID 3276 wrote to memory of 2228	3276	u1wk.1.exe	117

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe
"C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\a25add458dd5f3d5ea3b8464b19a9a9100a10d58e47f5f0c9e88bfc65052f241.exe"
1⤵
- Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)
- Checks BIOS information in registry
- Checks computer location settings
- Identifies Wine through registry keys
- Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
- Drops file in Windows directory
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
- Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
- Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
PID:1504
- C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7af68cdb52\axplons.exe
  "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7af68cdb52\axplons.exe"
  2⤵
  - Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)
  - Checks BIOS information in registry
  - Checks computer location settings
  - Executes dropped EXE
  - Identifies Wine through registry keys
  - Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
  - Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
  - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
  PID:3132
- - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000015001\NewB.exe
    "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000015001\NewB.exe"
    3⤵
    - Checks computer location settings
    - Executes dropped EXE
    - Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
    PID:1884
  - - C:\Windows\SysWOW64\schtasks.exe
      "C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /Create /SC MINUTE /MO 1 /TN NewB.exe /TR "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000015001\NewB.exe" /F
      4⤵
      Creates scheduled task(s)
      PID:3864
  - - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000251001\ISetup8.exe
      "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000251001\ISetup8.exe"
      4⤵
      Checks computer location settings
      Executes dropped EXE
      Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
      PID:2468
    - - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\u1wk.0.exe
        
        "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\u1wk.0.exe"
        5⤵
        Executes dropped EXE
        Loads dropped DLL
        Checks processor information in registry
        Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
        
        PID:3104
      - C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe
        
        C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -u -p 3104 -s 2348
        6⤵
        Program crash
        
        PID:2940
    - - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\u1wk.1.exe
        
        "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\u1wk.1.exe"
        5⤵
        Checks computer location settings
        Executes dropped EXE
        Checks SCSI registry key(s)
        Suspicious use of FindShellTrayWindow
        Suspicious use of SendNotifyMessage
        Suspicious use of WriteProcessMemory
        
        PID:3276
      - C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\iolo\dm\SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe
        
        "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\iolo\dm\SystemMechanic_5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1.exe" /eieci=11A12794-499E-4FA0-A281-A9A9AA8B2685 /eipi=5488CB36-BE62-4606-B07B-2EE938868BD1
        6⤵
        Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
        Suspicious use of AdjustPrivilegeToken
        
        PID:2228
    - - C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe
        
        C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -u -p 2468 -s 1684
        5⤵
        Program crash
        
        PID:3396

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -pss -s 444 -p 2468 -ip 2468
1⤵
PID:5112

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7af68cdb52\axplons.exe
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7af68cdb52\axplons.exe
1⤵
- Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)
- Checks BIOS information in registry
- Executes dropped EXE
- Identifies Wine through registry keys
- Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
PID:3692

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000015001\NewB.exe
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000015001\NewB.exe
1⤵
- Executes dropped EXE
PID:4340

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=network.mojom.NetworkService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=none --no-appcompat-clear --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3228 --field-trial-handle=2276,i,11674642242468042059,14711253743544118298,262144 --variations-seed-version /prefetch:3
1⤵
PID:3048

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe" --type=utility --utility-sub-type=asset_store.mojom.AssetStoreService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=asset_store_service --no-appcompat-clear --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3508 --field-trial-handle=2276,i,11674642242468042059,14711253743544118298,262144 --variations-seed-version /prefetch:8
1⤵
PID:2928

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WerFault.exe -pss -s 404 -p 3104 -ip 3104
1⤵
PID:636

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7af68cdb52\axplons.exe
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\7af68cdb52\axplons.exe
1⤵
- Identifies VirtualBox via ACPI registry values (likely anti-VM)
- Checks BIOS information in registry
- Executes dropped EXE
- Identifies Wine through registry keys
- Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger
- Suspicious behavior: EnumeratesProcesses
PID:4492

C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000015001\NewB.exe
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Temp\1000015001\NewB.exe
1⤵
- Executes dropped EXE
PID:4824

Network

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v15

Reconnaissance

Resource Development

Initial Access

Execution

Scheduled Task/Job

Persistence

Scheduled Task/Job

Privilege Escalation

Scheduled Task/Job

Defense Evasion

Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion

Credential Access

Unsecured Credentials

T1552

Credentials In Files

T1552.001

Discovery

Peripheral Device Discovery

T1120

Query Registry

System Information Discovery

Virtualization/Sandbox Evasion